Practicing balance exercises can help older adults increase their stability and strength. Most can be done without equipment and are suitable for performing at home. Being physically active is ...

Want to unlock the secret to better balance, stronger muscles and a brighter mood as you age? The answer might be right under you — your chair. Chair exercises for seniors can transform a simple seat ...

Balance forms the cornerstone of physical independence, yet it often goes unnoticed until it begins to decline. As we age, our body’s balance systems – from muscular strength to inner ear function – ...

Balance, strength training reduces falls among elderly A lifestyle-integrated approach is effective in reducing the rate of falls in older, high-risk people living at home. HealthDay News — For older ...

Here’s what your body is trying to tell you if you cannot stand of one leg: One of the most common reasons for poor balance is a lack of muscle strength, especially in the hips, calves, and core.

A new study published in Translational Exercise Biomedicine (ISSN: 2942-6812), an official partner journal of International ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - With a special training program, elderly people can learn better balance control, which may lessen their risk of falling, according to a new report. Sign up here. Doctors ...

Fitness is the key to a better life as a senior, but many older people aren't getting the exercise they need. Only 15% of those between the ages of 65 and 74 say they engage in regular physical ...

It's never too late to start exercising -- and the right activities might help you stay independent in your home. While building healthy habits at an earlier age can have some long-term benefits, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Regularly taking to the dance floor gave elderly nursing home residents a better sense of balance, according to a new study. Brazilian researchers found a fifty percent ...